Make Data Talk
Dr Selena Fisk
Are you finding data daunting? Are you in a job where there are heaps of numbers coming in, but you don’t know what to do with them, let alone make them mean something? If so, it’s time to make your data talk! Each week Data Storyteller Dr Selena Fisk will help you turn your spreadsheets into stories, as she teaches you important data ideas and skills which help you bring your data to life. Each episode is packed with real examples and insights from Selena's experience helping people like you - to build your confidence, to make data more accessible to you, and to do so in a way that is practical and more interesting than your year 9 maths textbook! Make data talk is your weekly dose of data literacy, data viz, and data storytelling ideas that help make data doable.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 10min
#13 The purpose of data stories
Do you understand the true purpose of telling a data story to an audience; and how this differs from sharing endless information? In this week's episode, Dr Selena Fisk digs into the true aim of a data story, and outlines why many people get it wrong, and/or get frustrated when the audience isn't motivated to act on the information. This episode was recorded at the beautiful Nitmiluk National Park, in the Northern Territory. Check out the link or pic for how incredible this 'Cicada Place' is! And enjoy the cicadas in the background!
Mar 26, 2024 • 16min
#12 Data democracies
Do all the employees in your organisation have access to the data they need to be effective in their roles? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains how to create an effective data democracy in your organisation, so that everyone has the means to analyse relevant data and tell effective data stories. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.
Mar 19, 2024 • 14min
#11 Which data should I use?
Do you know which data you should be focussing on when telling your data story? And do you have a plan for how your data will be used and analysed? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains how to choose the most relevant data for your particular story and the non-negotiables of a clear data plan for your employees to follow. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.
Mar 12, 2024 • 21min
#10 Having an impact: The evidence versus action quadrant model
We all want to have an impact in our work, and one of the ways of conceptualising this is through Selena's evidence versus action quadrant model. In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk discusses the four main categories that we sit in when it comes to evidence-informed practice: stasis, guess work, lost opportunity, or impact. This episode helps unpack how we more often move into impact, and how we can support others to get there too.
Mar 5, 2024 • 15min
#9 Does data have a PR problem?
Is 'data' akin to a swear word in your organisation? Do you face resistance when trying to be a data champion for your colleagues? Historically, data has gotten a pretty undeserved bad wrap in many organisations. In this episode Dr Selena Fisk outlines why that might be the case and takes you through five ways you can solve data's "PR problem" in your organisation. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.
Feb 27, 2024 • 17min
#8 Baseline data
Have you ever embarked on a project or change in your organisation, only to find you struggle to measure your success because you didn't collect enough baseline data at the beginning? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk outlines why collecting qualitative baseline data to measure your impact is so important, and shares ideas for how to go about it. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'
Feb 20, 2024 • 16min
#7 Validity and reliability of data
Dr. Selena Fisk, an expert in data validity and reliability, distinguishes and provides tips on enhancing both aspects. She emphasizes the importance of credible data collection, showcasing real-life scenarios to illustrate the impact of overlooking validity and reliability on data interpretation.
Feb 13, 2024 • 14min
#6 Writing good survey questions
Dr Selena Fisk, an expert in writing good survey questions, shares valuable tips on crafting clear, concise survey questions to avoid survey fatigue. She discusses strategies for effective survey questions like narrowing scope, simplifying language, and using closed questions for accurate data collection.
Feb 6, 2024 • 14min
#5 Trends versus insights
What's the difference between a trend and an insight? Do you know the difference? Do you know what to look for? In this episode, Selena unpacks the differences between trends and insights, and provides suggestions as to how you can include this in your own work and work with others. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.
Jan 30, 2024 • 14min
